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Highlights

The Antarctica Express Cruise-Air offers an introductory trip to Cape Horn and Antarctica.
It combines a sailing across the Drake Passage, a short visit to the most spectacular place on earth - Antarctica.
This quick expedition offers travellers the opportunity to check Antarctica off their bucket list while making a small financial and time investment.
The trip can easily be combined with a visit to Patagonia for a fuller travel experience in southern latitudes.

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Itinerary

Day 1. Ushuaia – Start of your Air-Cruise expedition
Your journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina. Board your ship in the afternoon and sail along the Beagle Channel towards Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost town in the world. Explore the surroundings before setting sail to Cape Horne. (D)

Day 2. Cape Horn and Drake Passage
Your journey begins in Ushuaia, Argentina. Board your ship in the afternoon and sail along the Beagle Channel towards Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost town in the world. Explore the surroundings before setting sail named in honour of Sir Francis Drake, the great 16th century British explorer. (B)(L)(D)

Day 3. Drake Passage
As you sail through the Drake Passage en route to King George Island, in the South Shetland Islands, attend an engaging program of lectures and presentations. In the company of expert guides, watch for wildlife from the lounge or from the outside decks. You may spot magnificent sea birds, such as albatrosses and petrels, as well as different species of whales on their way
south to Antarctica. (B)(L)(D)

Day 4. Drake Passage and Antarctica
After crossing the Antarctic Convergence, the environment changes noticeably. Keep your camera ready, as this is the time to watch for the first icebergs and the first sight of Antarctic land. Reaching the South Shetland Islands, sail in ice-filled bays, while enjoying the company of sea birds, penguins, seals and whales. Board a Zodiac for your first memorable shore visit to a penguin colony. Taking advantage of the endless Antarctic daylight. Explorations will continue well into the evening. (B)(L)(D)

Day 5. Antarctica and scheduled return flight
Upon reaching King George Island, disembark at Fildes Bay and explore the area, such as the Chilean Base Frei and the Russian Base Bellingshausen. Bid farewell to Antarctica before boarding the flight back to Punta Arenas, Chile. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for the night. (Note: Meals in Punta Arenas are at your leaisure and note included in the program). (B)

Day 6. Punta Arenas
After breakfast, transfer to Punta Arena for your onward flight. (B)
Note: Extend your stay with one of our Patagonia all inclusive packages to the famed Torres del Paine National Park.

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 27 April 18 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge. Airfare not included unless otherwise stated. Where airfare is included, prices are in return economy. All savings are included in the advertised price. Discount valid on all Antarctica Express Air-Cruises in 2019-20 to all cabin categories. Advertised price is based on booking 2 passengers in Twin/Double cabin on low season travel. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Adventure World and Helloworld Travel booking terms and conditions apply, see in store for details.